This heartwarming novel follows the life of a young girl named Smiles, who grows up in the rugged hills of Appalachia at the turn of the 20th century. Despite facing numerous challenges, including poverty, illness, and the death of loved ones, Smiles never loses her optimism or her determination to make a better life for herself and those around her. A timeless tale of love, hope, and perseverance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.